Darn Tough Vermont Reviews 70

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the product for its exceptional quality and durability, often noting that the items last for years, which is a rare find for similar products. Many people highlight the comfort and performance of the products, finding them to be the best they have ever owned for various activities. However, some customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the warranty process, describing it as complicated and difficult to navigate, with requests for excessive documentation. A few other people also felt that the customer service was unresponsive or unhelpful, leading to frustration. Additionally, a small number of reviewers reported issues with product quality, noting that some items did not meet their expectations or showed wear quickly.

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Based on these reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This review is based on 1 month of testing the light-weight calf height socks (nearly daily use, 3 wash cycles done). These socks are incredibly comfortable. I can wear my leather boots all day... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bad reviews here are insane people seriously. Crying because they want to destroy only one sock and keep the other but still get full money back… those people are a joke. So here an honest review by a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Update: Response from company was fast and apologetic to my concerns. As I mentioned in my original complaint, the socks are great! Darn Tough satisfactorily addressing the warranty process brin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After 4 years of regular use one of the socks had an issue with wear on the cuff. The warrenty process was simple and very responsive. I am looking forward to receiving my replacement pair of socks... See more


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Darn Tough Vermont Socks are purpose built premium merino wool socks made in Vermont, USA. Our socks are guaranteed for life to be the best fitting, most comfortable, and durable socks you'll own or we'll replace them.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good luck with lifetime warranty.

Update:
Response from company was fast and apologetic to my concerns. As I mentioned in my original complaint, the socks are great! Darn Tough satisfactorily addressing the warranty process brings me back to a five star product rating.

In general, great socks!
However, after 3 years, 3 pair wore through on the top by the ankle crease. Having not used their warranty in the EU I thought I would give it a try.
Hassles, multiple pictures required to be taken, I'm told to cut up my socks but when I do, it's not the way they think they should be cut even though it is not explained in the warranty email. More cuts and pictures to be taken.
Not worth the hassle so it makes me question the seriousness of their "lifetime" warranty or the value of their socks.

June 25, 2025
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Reply from Darn Tough Vermont

Hi Jeff - Thanks for the feedback on our warranty process. You’re spot on about the cutting instructions, we can definitely make those clearer and we will be updating those instructions to avoid this in the future.

We appreciate you giving our warranty a shot and are sorry for the hassle with needing to send in additional photos. When your new pairs wear out, we’ll still be here and we’ll do better.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Issue with order but customer service handled it well

I had an issue with my order. They were slow to respond at first but handled the matter very well.

May 10, 2025
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Reply from Darn Tough Vermont

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the issues with your order. This is not typical and doesn't reflect our quality standards. Our UK team will be contacting you today to resolve this and ensure you receive the proper, brand-new socks you paid for. We're committed to making this right for you as quickly as possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality socks

Absolutely brilliant socks ,simply won’t buy another other brand, people say expensive,I say you get what you pay for!!

May 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unbelievable warranty

I own 4 pairs of steely darn tough socks for work which are extremely comfortable. I have had them over 18 months and wear them hard. The reason for writing this review is one pair developed a hole in the heel. I filled out the form amd got a new pair for free on their warranty. And I can do this for life. I am now only buying darn tough socks.

May 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love these socks

I had been holding off on buying these because I thought the price was a bit too high. When I got my socks and put them on I wondered why I didn’t start buying these years ago. Absolutely the most comfortable socks I own (no show with tab) the cushion is really nice and the top of the foot is nice and thin and keeps my feet cool.

I run between 1500 and 2000 miles a year and have never had a blister since using Darn Tough socks.

I finally got holes in one pair and was wondering if the warranty process would be a hassle and it was very smooth. Customer service was great. I got my promo code for new socks in a couple weeks and added more socks to my warranty claim because so far everything has been excellent.

Worth every penny!

April 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best socks I have ever owned

I sincerely do not know how all the reviews are not 5/5. People complaining about expensive socks?
I have recieved replacements for 5 pairs of socks already without ANY problems whatsoever. Easy process.
Name me one other Brand that makes Merino socks this sturdy, which you will get refunded when they are damaged.
I go hiking ALOT and these are by far the best socks I have ever owned, period!

March 18, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not purchase!! Avoid at all costs!

I’ve been trying to return a pair of socks for 9 days now! Their computer system states that I’ve returned them but I haven’t and they agree with that however, they say they have to produce a manual returns label for me to return them and guess what …. I’m still waiting for it. Absolutely shocking customer service. Take days to respond to emails with nothing effective in any response. I will never ever purchase anything from them ever again and I will be advising many of my friends and shop owners not to stock them because of the awful customer service I’ve experienced. I’ve been an online shopper for 25 years and never once experienced such awful customer service!

February 24, 2025
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Reply from Darn Tough Vermont

Hi Whyte, Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we sincerely apologize for the frustration caused by our returns process. We've now processed a full refund for you, and you won't need to return the socks. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our systems and customer service, and we're taking steps to prevent similar issues in the future. We're sorry again that we missed the mark this time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely dreadful customer service

Absolutely dreadful customer service! Not what you’d expect when you are purchasing premium products. Firstly no phone number. What kind of business doesn’t have a phone? I ordered some socks last Thursday 20/02/2025 evening at £27 a pack. About an hour later I decided to actually check how many came in a pack. I was horrified to find it was for a pack of 1 pair! I immediately emailed them to cancel the order, I received an automated response. No one got back to me and it’s now Tuesday and I have 2 pairs of socks I don’t want and a whole lot of inconvenience. I have emailed them again today and yet another automated response.

My order number DTUK25532

February 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great socks

Great socks!
Best I own and favorites to wear.
Helpful customer service. Reasonable ship times. A tad toward the large in sizing. Boot socks have excellent height. Website descriptions are accurate,

June 12, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nylon socks yuk.

These socks feel horrible on your feet - sliding in your shoes. I am used to all cotton. They felt so uncomfortable it made me question what they are made of. Oh it's Nylon. One of the worst materials for micro plastic pollution.

January 14, 2025
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Reply from Darn Tough Vermont

Hi Trish, thank you for sharing your experience! We carefully design and knit our Merino wool socks to include nylon, which enhances durability and helps our socks last much longer than pure cotton or wool socks.

If you ordered from us directly on our website, we offer free returns and can assist you with the process! If you need further assistance with a return, please get in touch with our support team at support@darntough.uk.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Socks are good

Socks are good. Unfortunately, I was only delivered four and a half pairs (when I ordered five pairs). They were very slow to respond to my emails about the problem; however, I did order over Black Friday weekend (which might well have produced a glut of customer service enquiries, I suppose).

Anyway, I did receive a replacement pair today, so I ended up basically happy... even though the slow initial response concerned me a bit 🙂👍🏻

December 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best socks I own

I bought a pair of Darn Tough heavy weight tactical socks a few months ago just to see if they were really any better than ordinary wool socks, and I couldn't be more pleased. I only wear high quality wool socks, so that's my comparison point. These socks are as comfortable as any other pair of socks I own, and MUCH warmer. Additionally, being solid brown, they are attractive, and there's nothing in the appearance of these socks that would be out of place with a business suit. I plan to buy another pair in black, which I will wear in place of dress socks, and no one will be any the wiser - but I'll be a lot more comfortable.
For anyone with circulation issues or diabetes, anyone working in cold conditions, or anyone who simply likes the feel of warm feet in well-cushioned socks, these are for you.

November 30, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Socks only last around 3 months before…

Socks only last around 3 months before getting holes. The warrant process is drawm out. You have to fill a form, get approval, then send photos of cut up pair of socks (even of only one has hole in). On the second time I did this I was made to feel like I was being dishonest. They even suggested I tried a thicker sock!
Then when I've tried to redeem the refund points it says my payment cannot be verified. In my opinion you're much better off buying cheaper socks that will last just as long.

November 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worth the money

I had been toying with the idea of ordering a pair of socks from Darn Tough for a while and I finally made the decision and ordered a pair of Micro Crew Midweight Hiking Socks. Their lifetime warranty definitely swayed me, as I was originally wary of paying a higher price for just one pair of socks. The shipping was faster than I expected coming from outside the UK and when the socks arrived they were great quality. I will be buying another pair and hopefully that will be all I need for life. I definitely think it's more cost effective than re-buying cheaper pairs every few years. I can't wait to test these out travelling in the Winter

September 19, 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not as great as once thought

Up until today, I have been an loyal buyer of Darn Tough. I have many pairs of Darn Tough's and no issues up until today. I went to put my no show on, and my finger went through the back, they are just over a year old, worn once a week at most, as I rotate my socks. So I used the Darn Tough Lifetime Warranty and will be getting my new socks soon, but in order to get this, you HAVE TO CUT YOUR SOCKS that have the hole in them. What UTTER waste of a pair of socks. Shameful.

August 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied with these socks

Very satisfied with these socks
Have many if them since 10 years +
And just have the first one with hole
Just applied for the life guarantee on the .eu site , et get my redemption quickly !!!
Now you can buy darn tough in europe from any vendors and get the guarantee with darntough.eu

July 10, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

“Cool Max”? Nope..hot and sweaty

Bought a pair of the “Cool Max” no show socks. Within 10 mins of wearing them my foot were overheating and sweaty. Will definitely not be buying anymore pairs.

June 15, 2024
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Reply from Darn Tough Vermont

Hi Mark - we're sorry to hear you haven't had a good experience with our Coolmax socks! We'd appreciate the opportunity to help you with this, please email us at support@darntough.com so we can facilitate an easy solution for you!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Flakey at best

Well more than two weeks and 12 messages after I placed my order, I still don't have the right socks or any clue when I will get them. They did send the wrong product, in the wrong size, fairly quickly, but they seem pretty clueless as to what to do next.

May 20, 2024
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